Group Experiences
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Support groups
Grief and loss
You do not have to be alone in your grief. Offered to those who have suffered the death of a loved one.
Lead by: Michelle Bigard
Survivor support
This support group is open to anyone who has been impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, stalking and/or harassment. The content of the group varies from week to week but there is no obligation or pressure to share your story to attend.
Lead by: Aileen Guerra-Morales
LGBTQIA+ support
Support is crucial to well-being. Learn healthy relationship skills, get support, explore sexual orientation and gender identity, and connect with others in a supportive and affirming environment.
Lead by: Elizabeth Husbands
Coping and wellness
Health and wellness strategies
Interactive group focused on a pro-active approach to developing skills and strategies to better manage the challenge in day to day life. Learning how to work through stress, disappointment, adjustment and the unexpected things life offers.
Lead by: Anna Grajek
Managing anxiety
Focus on managing anxiety while providing support and being supported by others who can relate. Learn new anxiety management strategies as well as tangible skills and tools you can use to address anxiety while sharing what has worked for you with each other.
Lead by: Atefeh Jenrow
Yoga for mental wellness
End your week with relaxation and self-care. Each class will begin with a grounding exercise, following by some gentle stretching, and end with a guided meditation and time for total relaxation. Over the course of the semester, we will practice several types of meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga poses specifically selected to help calm your nervous system. No prior yoga experience necessary.
Lead by: Julie Fortino Shurtliff
Connection
Let's connect
A time to relax, ask questions about mental health, create art, and connect with the CSID Dedicated Counselor. Feel free to drop in for a few minutes or spend the entire time connecting.
Lead by: Elizabeth Husbands
Let's relax
A time to relax and learn some techniques for managing stress. Sessions will run every 20 minutes and you can stay for as many as you like. We will practice several types of mindfulness, breathing exercises, and guided mediations specifically selected to help you relax.
Lead by: Julie Fortino Shurtliff